I Cannot Write A Poem

By John I. Blair

I cannot write a poem
That glows like sunshine,
Paint a picture
Fragrant as a rose,
Compose a song
That tastes of wine
Or cook a steaming pot
Of thought-provoking prose.

©2006 John I. Blair

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